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January 25, 1988 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Century Granite Company Inc · Struck by falling object

FREEZE-THAW WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUSED A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK TO DISLODGE FROM A WALL OF THE QUARRY OPENING AND STRIKE THE WORKER ON THE BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE QUARRY. HIS HARD HAT TOOK MOST OF THE IMPACT, PREVENTING MORE SERIOUS INJURY.

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